Senior Scientist, Team Lead Bakery - New Century, KS

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What do you have in mind for your next big career move If it involves driving meaningful change we should talk IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products Food Ingredients Innovating improved nutritional profiles better taste and texture and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers In this role the Senior Scientist works with established internal and external customer networks to share and leverage products and techniques in the associated category The role is based in New Century KS Travel may be required up to 40% of the time This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week Where You ll Make a Difference Lead projects from concept to completion acting as a project leader ensuring timely delivery Partner with production quality teams to support scale-up trials troubleshoot technical issues Develop finished product formulations using IFF technologies that meet client legal cost stability requirements Provide technical guidance on complex problems ensure consistent commercial success Drive innovation introducing new ingredients leveraging IFF technology supporting category growth initiatives Deliver technical training programs promote IFF innovation programs within organization Build strong customer relationships through technical services plant trials presentations Mentor junior scientists lead cross-functional teams achieve project goals What Makes You The Right Fit Minimum 10 years working experience industrial food ingredient or flavor industry plus minimum 5 years Bakery industry Experience as leader interdepartmental cross-functional team roles University College Degree Grain/Bakery/Food Science Technology related disciplines Chemistry Biochemistry Biology Strong communication interpersonal skills necessary How Would You Stand Out Expertise Bakery industry Proven leadership success prior roles Why Choose Us Dynamic work environment Team Leadership growth potential career development opportunity Excellent benefits paid time off We are global leader taste scent nutrition offering customers broader range natural solutions accelerating our growth strategy At IFF believe uniqueness unleashes our potential Value diverse mosaic ethnicity national origin race age sex veteran status Strive inclusive workplace allows each colleague bring authentic self regardless religion gender identity expression sexual orientation disability Visit learn more

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